What’s on in St Andrews, Scotland
These events are gathered from adverts, posters, web sites, tweets and other hearsay, so errors can happen. Please check event details with the organisers or venue before committing time or money.
These St Andrews events are on every week (or some other regular repeat) at these times, though you should check for special arrangements over holidays periods.
As I very rarely receive information about the ending of a regular event the date of an entry is included as [May 2010] to help you judge how likely it is to be running. Entries are purged mid-summer or after about a year.
Cinema: New Picture House (North Street). Programme changes Thursday; information 01334-473509; office 01334-474902.
East Sands Leisure Centre swimming pool, jacuzzi, squash, racquetball, snooker & pool tables, café, etc; 01334-659473.
University Sports Centre – fitness suites, exercise classes, fitness consultation, personal training, community programme, aerobics, sports training, etc – is open to the public at St Leonards Road, St Andrews, KY16 9DY. Tel: 01334-462190 Fax: 01334-462182.
morning: time tbc Baby Signs and Rhymes songs, books, toys, games and instruments to teach you and your baby signs – age 6-24 months; Jenni Horn; St Leonard’s Church Hall, Donaldson Gardens, KY16 9DN [map]; 07967-010727; jenni@signsandrhymes.co.uk; £4.50 per session, booked in term blocks; Kids; [April 2011].
6 - 7pm Zumba Class; www.zumbastandrews.com; St Andrews Social Club, Langlands Road; zumbastandrews@gmail.com; £3; Fitness; [Jun 2011].
9.20 - 11 Musical Steps music, learning and fun – classes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers; Musical Steps; St Leonard’s Church, Donaldson Gardens, KY16 9DN [map]; 0845 838 2354 ; cathy@musicalsteps.co.uk; times and costs vary for different age-groups, please call or email; Kids Music; [Apr 2011].
5.30 - 6.45 Vinyasa Yoga drop in classes: beginners – intermediate, yoga mats provided; Gyl Rae www.standrewsyoga.co.uk; Holy Trinity Church Hall, Queen’s Terrace [map] ; 01333-313482; £5, students £4.50; Fitness; [Oct 2011].
6pm St Andrews Town & Gown Yoga reduce stress, relax and keep fit; Rosalind Batchelor; St Andrews Town Hall, Queen’s Gardens, KY16 9TA [map]; 01334-828623; townandgownyoga@btinternet.com; per class: £5.40, students £3.90, per term: £4.70, students £3.25; Fitness; [Jan 2012].
6pm Byre Young Dance Company professionally led class for ages 14-19, featuring styles such as contemporary, street & dance theatre – performance focused with an end of season performance in the AB Paterson Main Auditorium; Byre Theatre in association with Smallpetitklein; Byre Theatre, Abbey Street, KY16 9LA [map]; 01334 475000; education@byretheatre.com; £6 per session; Dancing; [Nov 2011].
7pm St Andrews’ Ladies Bridge Club visitors welcome; 28B Queen’s Terrace; 01334-477350; Games [May 2011].
7pm St Andrews Magic Circle fortnightly meetings for anyone with an interest in the performing art of magic, from beginner to polished professional; St Andrews Magic Circle Victory Memorial Hall, St Mary’s Place, KY16 9UY [map]; 01334-828231; Theatre [Sep 2011].
8pm St Andrews Town & Gown Yoga reduce stress, relax and keep fit; Rosalind Batchelor; St Andrews Town Hall, Queen’s Gardens, KY16 9TA [map]; 01334-828623; townandgownyoga@btinternet.com; per class: £5.40, students £3.90, per term: £4.70, students £3.25; Fitness; [Jan 2012].
10 - 11am Pilates Matwork classes classes focus on challenging the ‘core’ stabilising muscles. Classes are gentle and can promote a sense of wellbeing while at the same time encouraging participants to increase their core strength and improve their posture and alignment; Aspire Pilates; Holy Trinity Church Hall, Queen’s Terrace [map] ; info@aspirepilates.co.uk; £36.00 (block of 6 weeks); Fitness; [from 22 Feb 2012]
11am - 12pm Spirals classes new movement based exercise class combines dance movements with Pilates principles for a whole body workout – compliments Pilates Matwork; Aspire Pilates; Holy Trinity Church Hall, Queen’s Terrace [map] ; info@aspirepilates.co.uk; £30 (block of 6 weeks); Fitness; [from 22 Feb 2012].
2 - 3.30pm Memory Café provides social, emotional and practical support for people with dementia and their carers - 1st Wednesday of the month; Alzheimer Scotland; Hope Park Church Hall, St Mary’s Place [map] and Martyrs Church Hall, North Street [map] ; 01592-204541; none; [Jan 2012].
2 - 4.30pm Energy Advice Clinic help on insulation, energy bills, switching supplier, energy saving, renreable technology; St Andrews Environmental Network; Council Offices, St Mary’s Place; free, no appointment necessary; none [Oct 2011].
6 - 7pm Yoga with Pilates and Meditation mats and blankets provided, perfect for beginners; Matsy Yoga; All Saints Church Hall, North Castle Street [map] ; 07-565-681-811; £5, students £4.50; Fitness; [May 2011].
6 - 7pm Zumba Class; www.zumbastandrews.com; Holy Trinity Church Hall, Queen’s Terrace [map]; zumbastandrews@gmail.com; £3; Fitness; [Jun 2011].
6.45 - 7.45pm Zumba fitness; Suzanne Imrie; St Andrews Town Hall, Queen’s Gardens, KY16 9TA [map]; Fitness; [April 2011].
7.30 - 8.30pm Zumba Class; www.zumbastandrews.com; Holy Trinity Church Hall, Queen’s Terrace [map]; zumbastandrews@gmail.com; £3; Fitness; [Jun 2011].
8.30 - 9.30pm Pilates Matwork classes classes focus on challenging the ‘core’ stabilising muscles. Classes are gentle and can promote a sense of wellbeing while at the same time encouraging participants to increase their core strength and improve their posture and alignment; Aspire Pilates; Holy Trinity Church Hall, Queen’s Terrace [map] ; info@aspirepilates.co.uk; £36.00 (block of 6 weeks); Fitness; [from 22 Feb 2012]
9pm Dominoes pub game; The Whey Pat Tavern, 1 Bridge Street; 01334 477740; Games; [July 2011]
10am Move to Music Medau – it’s a bit like keep fit, it’s a bit like dance, it’s a lot of fun – for women of all ages; Fiona Vincent; St Andrews Town Hall, Queen’s Gardens, KY16 9TA [map]; 0750-338-0711; medau@ravenscourt23.demon.co.uk; Fitness [January 2012].
11.15am St Andrews Town & Gown Yoga reduce stress, relax and keep fit; Rosalind Batchelor; St Andrews Town Hall, Queen’s Gardens, KY16 9TA [map]; 01334-828623; townandgownyoga@btinternet.com; per class: £5.40, students £3.90, per term: £4.70, students £3.25; Fitness; [Jan 2012].
3.45 - 4.30pm Bookworm stories, craft and fun for age 4+, during term time; St Andrews Public Library, Church Square, South Street, KY16 9NN [map]; 01334-659378; StAndrews.Library@fife.gov.uk; Kids; [Oct 2011].
5.30 - 6.45 Vinyasa Yoga drop in classes: beginners – intermediate, yoga mats provided; Gyl Rae www.standrewsyoga.co.uk; Victory Memorial Hall, St Mary’s Place, KY16 9UY [map] ; 01333-313482; £5, students £4.50; Fitness; [Oct 2011].
5.45 - 6.45 Svaroopa Yoga a ‘no props’ class; Nicoletta Biassoni; St Andrews Public Library, Church Square, South Street, KY16 9NN [map]; nbiassoni@btinternet.com; 4-class block £26, 8-class block £46.80, single drop-in £8; Fitness; [from 1 March 2012].
6pm Scottish Slimmers Bowling Club, Kinnessburn Road [map] ; scottishslimmers.com 0800-3632636; Fitness; [Jan 2012].
6.45pm St Andrews New Bridge Club St Andrews Town Hall, Queen’s Gardens, KY16 9TA [map]; 01334-478014; Games; [Sep 2011].
7.30 - 8.30pm St Andrews Witches Tour; Original St Andrews Witches Tours; starts outside Greyfriars Hotel, North Street; info@st-andrewswitchestour.co.uk 01334-655057 for more info or to book; Adults £8, students/OAPs/kids £6; Tour Outdoors; [Jan 2012]
10 - 10.45am Dorothy Dobson’s Over 60s Exercise exercise with pleasure; dorothydobsonsover60s.com; Victory Memorial Hall, St Mary’s Place, KY16 9UY [map]; 01382-221953; 01382-322226; dorothydobson60@hotmail.com; Fitness; [Jan 2012].
7.30 - 8.30pm St Andrews Witches Tour; Original St Andrews Witches Tours; starts outside Greyfriars Hotel, North Street; info@st-andrewswitchestour.co.uk 01334-655057 for more info or to book; Adults £8, students/OAPs/kids £6; Tour Outdoors; [Jan 2012]
10-11.30am Coffee Morning; not absolutely guaranteed, but it is an unusual Saturday that doesn’t have a coffee morning for some cause or other, with stalls; St Andrews Town Hall, Queen’s Gardens, KY16 9TA [map]; Food & Drink Sale.
3 - 4pm Swing Dance beginners class; Holy Trinity Church Hall, Queen’s Terrace [map] ; swingdance@st-andrews.ac.uk; £3; Dancing; [Sep 2011].
4.30 - 5.30pm Swing Dance intermediate class; Holy Trinity Church Hall, Queen’s Terrace [map] ; swingdance@st-andrews.ac.uk; £3; Dancing; [Sep 2011].